Sanwen
Two of Cups聖杯二
The suit of Cups belongs to water: feelings, relationships, intuition and the inner life.
Upright meaning
A sincere and equal bond between two people; today suits deepening a relationship or a collaboration.
Something to do today
- Have one fully attentive conversation with someone who matters.
Reversed meaning
There may be uneven giving or a gap in understanding in a relationship. Talking honestly about each other's expectations helps restore balance.
Something to do today
- Ask the other person how they have been feeling and what they need.
Love, work and health
Love
Upright: Mutual understanding and attraction; a good time to confess, make it official or mend things, or the start of an equal new romance.
Reversed: A gap in communication, uneven giving, or different expectations. Say plainly what you need and find the balance together.
Work and career
Upright: Good for partnerships, agreements and finding a collaborator; with mutual trust and benefit, negotiations reach agreement easily.
Reversed: A partner may not share your vision, or trust is thin. Put roles and terms in writing to avoid misunderstandings later.
Health and wellbeing
Upright: Exercise or walk with a partner or friend; keeping each other going is good for body and mind.
Reversed: Friction in a relationship is wearing you down and disturbing your rest. Looking after your feelings is looking after your body.
Health readings are everyday reminders, not medical advice; if you feel unwell, see a doctor.
About the card face
The card face is from the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith and now in the public domain.